Which one of these salts will form a basic solution upon dissolving in water A) NaCl B) NaNO₂ C) NH₄NO₃ D) KBr E) AlCl₃

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The correct answer is B because NaNO₂ is a salt of a weak base (NaOH) and a strong acid (HNO3), so it will hydrolyze in water to form a basic solution. The other salts listed are either of a strong acid/strong base or weak acid/strong base and will not form a basic solution.

Which One of These Salts Will Form a Basic Solution